AAERT Exam: Questions & Detailed Answers
Action Correct Ans - lawsuit, case
adverse witness Correct Ans - witness whose testimony is prejudicial
to case of the party calling him
Affidavit, Affiant Correct Ans - witness statement of facts made under
oath. An affiant signs and affidavit
Affirm Correct Ans - did declare solemnly and formally although not
using the form of an oath and affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating mitigating circumstances Correct Ans - considerations
which increase are aggravate or decrease or mitigate a sentence imposed in
criminal cases under sentencing guidelines
allocation Correct Ans - i formal sentence by convicted defendant as to
whether there is any reason why judgment should not be rendered against
him when a sentencing bargain has been agreed to in exchange for a guilty
plea the defendant must admit guilt.
Amendment Correct Ans - change / correction whether benefits you
are not whether adding or subtracting
answer / complaint Correct Ans - response by defendant denying
plaintiff's complaint
Arbitration Correct Ans - dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment Correct Ans - bringing an accused person into court to
plead to a criminal charge
arrest or custody Correct Ans - restraint and Detention of a person
suspected of a crime / temporarily holding at scene of a crime Premiere
questioning is not an arrest
Correct Ans -
, bail on recognizance Correct Ans - commonly Bail refers to an amount
of money deposit it as a form of collateral to guarantee that a person charged
with a crime will appear in court
bench conference Correct Ans - a discussion between attorneys and
the judge outside the hearing of the jury or courtroom audio such a discussion
may or may not be on the record
bench warrant Correct Ans - authority to find and bring to court
someone who has failed to appear
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt / preponderance of evidence Correct Ans -
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt is the standard for conviction in a criminal trial.
Preponderance of evidence is the standard for winning in a civil matter
Bifurcations Correct Ans - trial of certain issues separately as guilt /
penalty or complaint/ damages
black letter law Correct Ans - basic principles of law especially when
published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary Correct Ans - a standard legal reference work
including abbreviations and other matters
briefs Correct Ans - paper submitted by attorneys either pre or post
trial, explaining or defending their clients position
burden of proof / standard of evidence Correct Ans - the obligation to
provide affirmative affirmative proof on an issue. The standard of evidence is
how much evidence or what type of it evidence is needed to bear that burden
calendar Correct Ans - Court schedule
case in Chief Correct Ans - primary presentation of evidence by a party
case law Correct Ans - printed discussions and opinions of appellate
jurisdiction
cause of action Correct Ans - situation causing a lawsuit
Action Correct Ans - lawsuit, case
adverse witness Correct Ans - witness whose testimony is prejudicial
to case of the party calling him
Affidavit, Affiant Correct Ans - witness statement of facts made under
oath. An affiant signs and affidavit
Affirm Correct Ans - did declare solemnly and formally although not
using the form of an oath and affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating mitigating circumstances Correct Ans - considerations
which increase are aggravate or decrease or mitigate a sentence imposed in
criminal cases under sentencing guidelines
allocation Correct Ans - i formal sentence by convicted defendant as to
whether there is any reason why judgment should not be rendered against
him when a sentencing bargain has been agreed to in exchange for a guilty
plea the defendant must admit guilt.
Amendment Correct Ans - change / correction whether benefits you
are not whether adding or subtracting
answer / complaint Correct Ans - response by defendant denying
plaintiff's complaint
Arbitration Correct Ans - dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment Correct Ans - bringing an accused person into court to
plead to a criminal charge
arrest or custody Correct Ans - restraint and Detention of a person
suspected of a crime / temporarily holding at scene of a crime Premiere
questioning is not an arrest
Correct Ans -
, bail on recognizance Correct Ans - commonly Bail refers to an amount
of money deposit it as a form of collateral to guarantee that a person charged
with a crime will appear in court
bench conference Correct Ans - a discussion between attorneys and
the judge outside the hearing of the jury or courtroom audio such a discussion
may or may not be on the record
bench warrant Correct Ans - authority to find and bring to court
someone who has failed to appear
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt / preponderance of evidence Correct Ans -
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt is the standard for conviction in a criminal trial.
Preponderance of evidence is the standard for winning in a civil matter
Bifurcations Correct Ans - trial of certain issues separately as guilt /
penalty or complaint/ damages
black letter law Correct Ans - basic principles of law especially when
published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary Correct Ans - a standard legal reference work
including abbreviations and other matters
briefs Correct Ans - paper submitted by attorneys either pre or post
trial, explaining or defending their clients position
burden of proof / standard of evidence Correct Ans - the obligation to
provide affirmative affirmative proof on an issue. The standard of evidence is
how much evidence or what type of it evidence is needed to bear that burden
calendar Correct Ans - Court schedule
case in Chief Correct Ans - primary presentation of evidence by a party
case law Correct Ans - printed discussions and opinions of appellate
jurisdiction
cause of action Correct Ans - situation causing a lawsuit
